At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$31,655 per capita
Home Value
$206,500
Zillow: $303,396
Violent Crime
52/100K
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Accident Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Accident's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Accident a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Accident residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,655. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Accident is $206,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,396. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Accident reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Accident hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Accident has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$31,655
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,500
Rent
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$303,396
Housing Units213
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property1,201/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,357 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Accident was founded in 1786.
The median home in Accident was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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